HONDA PILOT (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Honda is recalling certain 2016 Pilot models with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must contact Honda for free fuel tank replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2016 Pilot vehicles that may have leaking fuel tanks. This could lead to fire if the leak encounters an ignition source, so owners need to get the fuel tank replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227040-honda-2016-pilot-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227040-honda-2016-pilot-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V219000
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“Honda 2016 Pilot Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227040-honda-2016-pilot-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-leaks. Based on NHTSA recall #17V219000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V219000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel leaks in the vehicle can create a fire hazard if they come into contact with an ignition source like a spark or flame. This risk is present when the vehicle is parked near areas with potential ignition sources.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and AWD vehicles are affected. Drivers with vehicles that have fuel leaks are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Honda Pilot has a fuel leak. The recall affects specific 2016 models that may have leaking fuel tanks.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8.
Questions people ask
Why is my Honda Pilot being recalled?
Honda is recalling certain 2016 Pilot models because they may have fuel tanks that leak, which could cause fire if near an ignition source.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD or AWD vehicle may be affected if it has a fuel leak. Contact Honda to confirm.
What should I do if I have the recalled vehicle?
Honda will replace the fuel tank for free. Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule the replacement.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V219000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 17V219000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KE8. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V219000 (March 30, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.